London Luton Airport (EGGW)
Large airport · Luton, Luton, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | London Luton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGGW |
| IATA | LTN |
| Elevation | 526 ft (160 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°52'29" W 0°22'6" 51.87470, -0.36833 |
| Location | Luton, Luton, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,093 ft (2162 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
London Luton Airport at a glance
London Luton Airport is a large airport in Luton, Luton, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as LTN. The field elevation of 526 ft (160 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGGW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 7,093 ft (2162 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGGW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to London Luton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranfield Airport | EGTC | 28 km (15 NM) |
| RAF Northolt | EGWU | 36 km (19 NM) |
| London Stansted Airport | EGSS | 41 km (22 NM) |
| London Heathrow Airport | EGLL | 45 km (24 NM) |
| London City Airport | EGLC | 50 km (27 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for London Luton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 526 ft field elevation of London Luton Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about London Luton Airport
What is the ICAO code of London Luton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of London Luton Airport is EGGW, and its IATA code is LTN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is London Luton Airport above sea level?
London Luton Airport sits at an elevation of 526 feet (160 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is London Luton Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.8747, -0.3683 — in Luton, Luton, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cranfield Airport, about 28 km away.
Does EGGW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGGW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at London Luton Airport?
London Luton Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,093 ft (2162 m) with a ASP surface.